Ch. 221Everyone Will Become Our Enemy If We Do This
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Dean, with the brocade-clad cultivator's help, escapes from Dug's clutches and locks down the Supervision Institute.
- Dug proposes a plan to absorb higher-realm cultivators' energy to grow their organization, using the Dean and Supervision Envoys as examples.
- The Dean expresses concerns about the plan's risks and suggests operating in the shadows.
Character Developments
- The Dean becomes more cautious and calculating after his near-disaster.
- Dug reveals his belief in sincerity and collective growth, winning the loyalty of his companions.
- Seventh Junior Brother and Junior Sister express their willingness to fight for Dug.
Significant Themes
- The consequences of power and ambition.
- The tension between kindness and ruthlessness in leadership.
- The importance of trust and loyalty among companions.
Character Interactions
- Dug and the Dean engage in a power struggle, with Dug using his benevolence to win over the Dean and others.
- Seventh Junior Brother and Junior Sister show unwavering loyalty to Dug.
- The Supervision Envoys are won over by Dug's offer of increased cultivation.